Technical Designer

MAS ACME is redefining and raising the bar of the future state and culture of the global fashion industry. Our team boasts of multi-generational apparel professionals with broad knowledge and skills imperative for all things future fashion. We are passionate and committed to doing better for the industry and driving sustainable business practices.  

we are currently seeking an experienced Technical Designer to engineer best-in-class fit for a broad range of knit apparel. This role is a hybrid role that requires an on-site presence in our Asheboro NC office for a part of each week. Apparel industry experience is a must for this hybrid role.

Responsibilities include:

• Create and improve detailed technical drawings and specifications such as patterns and blocks, for garments, including measurements, construction methods, and material requirements, in collaboration with the fashion design team. 

• Communicate directions on technical specifications to supply chain partners such as manufacturers and fabric mills) on tech pack, patterns, and construction.

• Lead and manage fittings, providing guidance and recommendations to improve fit and overall design aesthetics, and effectively relay this information to factories. 

• Implement the consolidation of standard fit blocks, with all items maintained in digital libraries.

• Resolve any technical issues that may arise during the garment development process, offering creative solutions to overcome challenges and maintain design integrity.

Qualifications/ Experience Required:

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree, or professional qualification in design, textile sciences, fashion merchandising
• Proficient in digital applications including Browzwear, Illustrator, PLM, Microsoft Excel etc.
• Advanced knowledge in drafting, drafting, block creation, pattern creation and adjustments, and construction to achieve consistent fit.
• Excellent knowledge of Patternmaking and grading, Fit evaluation, creating tech pack content (specs, sketching etc.), Draping, Sewing, and Tailoring
• Previous experience in Manufacturing operations.
• Experience in Knits apparel, intimate apparel and athleisure experience (preferred)
• Experience leading communications on fit and construction to overseas factories.

Skills required:     

• Excellent communication skills.
• analytical, creative, agile, flexible, open-minded
• willing to share knowledge and ideas- Problem-solving skills.
• comfortable asking for help.
• appreciates quality workmanship.
• systems thinker
• Cross-functional communicator

MAS Acme is an equal opportunity employer.